Coronadite

Formula:  Pb(Mn,Mn)8O16

 

Origin of name:  For F. de Coronado, Spanish explorer

 

Crystal systemTetragonal

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Dark grey to black

Diaphaneity:  Opaque

Luster:  Submetallic to dull

Habit:  Massive; botryoidal crusts with fibrous structure

Hardness:  4.5 to 5

Specific gravity:  5.44

Cleavage:  None

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Streak:  Brownish black

 

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